Kinds of Drugs
What type of drug is Cocaine?
Stimulant
T or F Spice is absorbed into the bloodstream and travels to the brain.
True
How does Cocaine work?
It affects the brain and makes you very energetic and alert
What kind of drug is Acid (LSD)?
Hallucinogen
T or F Meth street names are considered to be X, Pill, Peanut, and Love Drug.
False Ecstasy
How does Marijuana work?
THC is absorbed into the bloodstream and travels to the brain, it binds to cannabinoid's receptors, which produce the effects you would feel.
What kind of drug is Meth (Methamphetamine)?
Stimulant
T or F Marijuana causes you to have a strong odor, Red eyes, Slow mental Reactions, and Spontaneous Laughter.
True
How does Heroin work?
It travels through the bloodstream to the brain, where it's converted back into morphine. It interacts with your brain and can change the way a person experiences pain.
What kind of drug is Heroin?
Depressant
T or F Heroin does not cause nausea, vomiting, lack of emotion, headaches, and reduced appetite.
False it does cause all of those things
How does Acid (LSD) work?
It enters all tissue of the body including the brain. The effects of it are felt gradually with 30-60 minutes, peak within 2 to 4 hours and gradually diminish within 10-12.
What kind of drug is "Spice"?
Hallucinogen
T or F Cocaine's street names are considered to be Fine, White Crystalline Powder, and Dark brown sticky gum.
False Heroin
How does "Spice" work?
It is absorbed into the bloodstream and travels to the brain. In the brain, it binds to cannabinoid receptors which produce the effects you would feel.